ZGadson

My car is approaching the 75,000 mile mark. Its beginning to make some extra clicks/clunks here and there (which is normal as cars age) but what should I focus on? Suspension? Fluids? Seals? Belts?

(I had some warranty work done at 60k miles, so it got new tranny fluid less than 20k miles ago. I wouldn't think it would need to be changed again, but I'm willing to spend the money on whatever will make my car last longer.)

n3985

iTrader: (36)

PCV valve, spark plugs (even if they are good for 100K, can't hurt), front swaybar endlinks are usually cause of clunks, clean MAF, in-cabin filter.

ZGadson

Are the spark plugs easy to access in our cars? Ive never even looked. (And what are some good plugs? I want my car to have that Lexus idle feeling - as if its not even running)

MetaOrbit

iTrader: (19)

Honestly, I'd just wait on the plugs. I actually waited until 100k to change mine (I believe the interval is 105k) and I couldn't tell a difference.

These cars are pretty low maintenance. Just keep the fluids changed (coolant, trans, oil) regularly and you should be fine. If anything, if it has never been done before, maybe flush your brake fluid. I try to do it yearly but it's probably more like every 2. Not that you'll even notice a difference there necessarily, but it's a good preventative measure.

Change the suspension components if they're worn, otherwise there's no point. Same with the belts. Inspect them, if they're fine, leave them, if there are cracks, replace them.

ZGadson

Should I worry about power steering fluid?

n3985

iTrader: (36)

Suck out the old PS fluid with a turkey baster, then re-fill with Nissan ATF or equivalent to the Cold Max line and you are done.